The EverStart Maxx-65S (South) is part of the car battery
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, car battery
models like the Maxx-65S (South) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Life:

Life test measures how a battery endures repeated charge-and-discharge cycles at hot-climate engine-compartment temperatures. The more cycles endured while maintaining a higher voltage, the higher the score.

Reserve capacity:

Reserve capacity estimates how long batteries can run a car if the charging system fails.

CCA:

CCA performance reflects voltage at our load of half the average claimed CCA for each group size after cranking for 15 seconds at 0º F. We charged batteries at the 14.5 volts that vehicles typically supply, rather than the higher voltage that manufacturers use. Batteries charged at the lower voltage met BCI voltage standards for a fully charged battery.

About This Brand

Available at Walmart stores.

Features & Specs - EverStart Maxx-65S (South)

HandleA plastic loop makes it easier to lift and carry batteries, which weigh about 40 pounds.

Handle

Yes

Has removable capsRemovable caps allow you to check or refill the electrolyte levels as needed.

Has removable caps

Yes

Claimed CCAClaimed CCA is the manufacturer's claimed performance that appears on the battery.

I put 2 of these batteries in my F250 7.3 Liter Diesel pickup truck (the truck has 2 batteries). The batteries have a 3 year full replacement warranty, and they lasted 5 years and 3 months, before the first one had to be replaced.<br />I never had any problem with either battery during their 5+ year service life.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Texas Skier

from Fort Worth, TS &amp; Steamboat Springs, CO

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Exceeded expectations

8/20/2014

Pros

Life

Power

Cons

none

Best Uses

Comment:

I purchased this battery in 2007 for my Ford Excursion. It performed well in the Texas summer heat as well as extreme cold in Wyoming and Colorado winters. I don't expect 7 years from any car battery, but can't complain. Even better, if you need to warranty this product a Walmart is never far away.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By D A C

from Sewell, NJ

1.0

&quot;Last man Stranded&quot;

8/5/2014

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

I purchased this brand because of Consumer Reports recommendation & testing. It will no longer hold a charge after only 7-months in use. I have never purchased a car battery that died in less than 2-years minimum.